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Changed owner and menu, focused on Chinese BBQ, the place have less table and seats. The roasted duck was flavorful and the wonton still gigantic but not as good as previous owner. Many people stopped by just to buy Chinese BBQ.
This spot used to be the best place for wonton noodle soup. My guess is word never spread and the owners changed hands. Overall the wontons are great but the overall soup and noodles were lack luster losing its spot at the top of the podium. Part of it is probably due to the larger menu. They sell Chinese bbq and other dishes, really expanding it to an eatery which probably distracted them from slinging the best wonton noodle soup the city had to offer.
Small space, delicious food, solid prices, and of course, the wontons were indeed huge! You order/pay at the counter and they bring the food to you. Super casual and I'd say it's pretty efficient. Their noodle soup is soul warming and it doesn't break the bank. I liked the soup base of the signature over the Hong Kong noodle soup, however, I preferred the Hong Kong dumplings/wontons over the signature (bc the addition of woodear/mushroom added more depth and earthiness to the filling). Also, they sell frozen wontons and noodles so you can take the delicious food home!
It's in the name. The wontons are IT. Very traditional pork and shrimp recipe but giant and delicious. Reminds me of what I grew up on. I'd come here everyday if I could. It was PERFECT on this cold snowy afternoon. Many other traditional dim sum dishes which were just like any other dim sum. Soup dumplings were also very good. But it's the wontons that you want. Best part is that they sell these wontons frozen for you to take him. I took home 3 trays and they are incredible. Simply goes into broth that's at boiling, few minutes and they are perfect. I love adding them to my ramen even though it's not traditional I'll find any excuse to eat them. Inside is small and limited seating but clean and worth it. They also do take card but you can get a discount for cash payments!
Shrimp Pork Shumai was so good! You should eat it. All of the food was delicious and hot. They made it to order. Restaurant was quiet for lunch and the server sat and ate food at the other table. Would Recommend! 4 stars because: delivery of food came in through the front door and the guy slammed into our chair.
We don't have much wontons specialized places so I was excited to try it. It is a tiny place with four/ five tables. We ordered the curry fish ball rice, signature wonton soup, spicy wonton appetizer (not pictured) and custard buns to share. Dishes came out super fast. All dishes taste homey. My favorite would be the wonton soup - wontons are flavorful and the broth is light. The curry fish ball rice is not too remarkable. The spicy wontons have a unique tomato taste. The custard buns are just okay. All in all, a decent place but not too remarkable. -6.5/10
My partner and I got the HK style dumpling noodle soup (w thin egg noodle) and signature wonton lo mein (w flat egg noodle) - TASTE: 3/5 - was expecting more flavor, both noodle dishes tasted bland to me. The shrimp wontons were great TEXTURE: 4/5 - enjoyed the texture of both the thin and flat egg noodles, plus the tender wontons and crisp green onion PRICE: 4/5 - total was $40 SERVING SIZE: 3/5 - satisfied us for lunch. With a name like Gigantic Wonton, I thought they would be truly massive lol, but they were just slightly larger than usual SERVICE: 4/5 - walked in at 1:15pm on a Friday and one other table was filled. Our food came out 10min after ordering ATMOSPHERE: 4/5 - small space of about 20 seats w minimal-style decor and photos of Hong Kong PARKING: 4/5 - parked on a street spot close by on Harvard Ave
I hadn't seen many places selling wonton noodles, so this was definitely a must-try. We stopped by here on a weekend around 2pm so it wasn't too busy - we were immediately seated and given menus and water. The staff was very friendly and helpful, and when we asked about the difference between the signature wontons and the HK style dumplings, they pointed out the photos on the menu and what each one was called. They both looked great, but I ended up getting the signature wontons instead since the HK style dumplings looks like a thicker skin (my partner got the HK style, and they were very similar - with maybe mushrooms added?). The food came out incredibly quickly, and they even didn't mind that my partner had brought in a bubble tea she had purchased somewhere else. Signature wonton lo mein - While this may look like plain wonton noodles with wontons on top, veggies, and a side of broth, it's one of my favorite ways to eat wonton noodles. Mixed in with the noodles is actually a salty and savory sauce (perhaps oyster sauce based?) that seasons the noodles. I mixed in some chili oil and vinegar from the table and it was just perfect. The noodles were fresh tasting and bouncy - just how I like them. The wontons were delicate and full of flavor, and the side of veggies and soup were a nice addition on top of that. The only issue stopping this from getting 5 stars is that $14 for this type of food feels a little steep. I've definitely had this meal for much cheaper in the past, but with inflation this may just be the market price. Still, it feels a little much, but the actual taste of the food was great. I probably won't become a regular here, but I will definitely be back a few times when I'm craving wonton noodles! 4/5!
This is such a great addition to the Allston area! The restaurant is tiny on the inside but the staff are very quick, friendly, and attentive. I was in the mood for some wonton soup so I ordered the trio dumplings in soup ($15). It came with 6 plump wontons (3 different fillings, 2 of each), some fresh veggies, and a light but comforting broth. The wontons were super impressive. The skins were tender while the filling was plump and flavorful. Each wonton had its own unique flavor profile and I loved how there were still large-ish chunks of shrimp in the shrimp wonton. There are a lot of condiments at the table (chili oil, salt, white pepper, vinegar, soy sauce) so you can dress up the broth to your taste. I also got a salted plum spritz ($6). It was refreshingly fizzy and tasted mostly like lime except for the added saltiness from the salted plum they add on the bottom. I would get it again! My friend tried their Hong Kong milk tea which had a strong tea flavor. It wasn't sweetened which took us by surprise but the staff kindly added sugar to it when we asked.
This is a new Chinese spot specializing in wontons!! They make Hong Kong-style food. The owner is so kind! It's very small with only a few tables and service is typical of that. They specialize in their gigantic wontons (hence the name) along with lots of other dishes like wonton noodle soup. For food, we got soup dumplings, spicy wontons, cumin fried wings, wonton soup, beef tripe, rice rolls, and egg yolk buns! The soup dumplings were good with delectable soup but the wrapper is a bit thick for my taste. I liked the spicy wontons a lot. The wontons were indeed gigantic and so juicy and the chili oil was great. The wings were crispy and also juicier than expected and I liked the spices. Unfortunately, I did not love the wonton soup because it was a bit bland but Hong Kong style tends to be more bland so if that's your style, it'll be right up your alley. The beef tripes were not for me.. I didn't like the texture at all. Rice rolls were very thick and very heavy but I liked the chewiness of it. I loved getting the buns for dessert because they were so delish!! The egg yolk mixture in the middle was sweet and grainy which was cool and the bread was so soft. If I went again, I would definitely get the spicy wontons again and the egg yolk buns for dessert.
I wouldn't go out of my way to go here. My friends and I ordered: -signature wonton noodle soup: came with 4 wontons, 2 pieces of bok choy and yellow egg noodles. The wontons were okay, nothing special. They were a bit pasty/gritty. My favorite wontons are from Maxis in Flushing, NY for a baseline. -beef brisket noodle soup: the beef needed to be cooked for MUCH longer. It was so tough, hard to eat. -hong Kong milk tea: very sweet and seemed like it was made from an instant packet.
This is a 3.5 star place, but I have to give whole number ratings...I'm erring on the side of 4 for now. This place is right next to Coreanos in Allston. Its a very small shop that has maybe 5 or 6 tables. The place is brand new so it looks clean. We were seated facing outwards so I didn't get to observe what the place really looks like. There were people behind us so I didn't want to be awkwardly staring backwards and taking pictures. Oh, this place does not have air conditioning! As for their food, the menu is not huge. Come with an appetite for wonton noodle soup! The wontons are a good size, maybe slightly larger than the ones you get in chinatown (thinking of Chinatown Cafe and HK Eatery). There also are good amounts of shrimp inside. The egg noodles are cooked perfectly. 2 pieces of green veggie pieces are also included, as are some scallions. You can choose up to 2 additional "toppings" or add-ons (wontons, dumplings, brisket, etc). The broth was hot and savory -- more on the salty side for both my wife and I. The stuffed chicken wings are mostly boneless, stuffed with some shrimp. I was most excited for this but it wasn't as special as I'd hope. Just get the wonton soup. My wife and I had the 2 bowls of wonton soup with brisket, and an order of wings. With the 5% cash discount (it comes this way - they assume you are paying cash), and 18% tip, it came to $60. Afterwards, we went to pick up my daughter and her friend who ate at Spring Shabu Shabu (down the street). They also paid $60 total for the 2 of them with a plate of meat. Hmmmm....? I'm glad to have tried this place, as its different from most of the korean offerings in the area. Hopefully they can expand their menu to maybe include some chinese BBQ toppings/add-ons in the future. Other considerations: - There is only street parking in a very busy area. Good luck. - Today was near 80 degrees and drinking their hot soup with no AC or fan was not a good idea. I relished every second it took for their front door to close once someone left. - You get the most flimsy (thin) plastic soup spoons ever with your meal. - When we were seated, we got exactly 2 pieces of bathroom paper (hand) towels. When I asked for extra napkins, I actually got 2 pieces of real paper napkins. Weird that I got towels to begin with. - The wonton noodle soups come out quickly. - The waitress there spoke to us in chinese by default. My wife speaks chinese so its okay, but when I spoke in English, they seemed to not understand.
Never seen a restaurant specializing in wontons before, so definitely had to give them a try! The restaurant itself is small and accommodating to walk-ins. The service was perfectly fine. The wontons themselves were pretty good and filled with a lot of meat, but unfortunately you only get 4 wontons per bowl. That is such a disproportionate ratio of wontons to noodles. The Golden Black Phoenix buns were actually grey (not black) and filled with salted egg yolk filling. However the bun texture was oddly hard (almost like they half steamed some frozen buns). Not really a fan of them and they were overpriced ($8 for 3 small buns). Overall, this spot is convenient if you have soup cravings, but definitely overpriced for what you get.
For a late Saturday lunch, I followed my friends to Gigantic Wonton. Out of friendship, I withheld my apprehension about dining at what sounded like a whitewashed dumpling joint. To my surprise and slight confusion, I entered into a Cantonese BBQ shop (albeit one that also serves wontons, but of the regularly sized variety). My party of 3 ordered the following, all to share: - 川味云吞 (5 Pieces) Spicy Pork and Shrimp Wonton $6.50 - 炸云吞 (5 Pieces) Fried Pork and Shrimp Wonton $6.50 - 猪肉灌湯小笼包 (5 Pieces) Pork Soup Dumpling $8.95 - 3x 小白饭 White Rice $6.00 - 烧腊三拼 BBQ Trio Combo $25.95 - 明炉烧鸭 Roasted Duck - 特色豉油鸡 Soy Sauce Chicken - 脆皮烧肉 Crispy Roasted Pork - 鱼子烧卖皇 (4 Pieces) Pork & Shrimp Siu Mai $6.50 - 脆皮烧肉 Crispy Roasted Pork (priced per lb) $14.35 (0.7lb) The various dumplings, wontons, and shumai all had decent amounts of shrimp, in the Cantonese style. The wontons themselves had delicate, but not soft, wrappers. The shumai's pork also possessed a fine tenderness / 細嫩 indicative of high quality fillings; It tasted better than most dim sum places'. The bbq trio combo also impressed. It had the good cuts of roasted duck, not the bony ones that you get when they're being cheap. The soy sauce also had not overly brined into the meat, indicative of old, unsold cuts. The skin also seemed taut and not just overflowing with soft fat underneath. The soy sauce chicken tasted juicy and tender and not overly brined. Skin also seemed taut. The crispy roasted pork impressed the most. The skin was so crispy that the sound it made breaking was like that of a small bone. The meat remained tender. For the last 5 years, I struggled to find a Cantonese BBQ place that could hold up to those in the SGV. I couldn't find any in Allston previously, Chinatown's Cantonese places never evolved past the 60s and 70s immigration wave and aren't worth considering, and I was too far from Quincy for reliable testing. Now, however, I have a new go-to. They really need to change their English name, however. Also, the location has a small storefront with a 4-5 person window counter and 6 2-tops that could merge into 3 4-tops. read more
We were looking for a new place to try for dinner & found Gigantic Wonton! I've been on a wonton kick lately and was drawn to all the wonton photos I saw from here. It's a pretty small restaurant with no frills & a few tables for dine-in. We got a bit excited and ordered 4 apps to try & two entrees. - crab meat & pork soup dumplings - pork & shrimp siu mai - crispy shrimp roll - phoenix lava buns - roasted duck wonton noodle soup - beef pan fried noodles (omitted veggies) The crab meat & pork soup dumplings were just okay. We liked that the dumpling skin was not too thick but thick enough to not break easily. The filling was on the blander side. The pork + shrimp shui mai were tasty! They tasted better than pretty much all of the dim sum spots in MA, in my opinion. Loved the pork + shrimp filling with mushroom. For the crispy shrimp roll, I honestly didn't know what to expect. I thought that maybe it would be crispy shrimp filling in a rice roll but it was essentially an egg roll with shrimp haha. Still, it was good! The phoenix lava buns were yummy. I liked the size of them! I'm honestly not a bao person so, if they were any bigger, I think I'd be too overwhelmed LOL. They came nice and hot (like everything else we ordered) & I can always appreciate a lava bun! The roasted duck wonton noodle soup is what I personally had and it wasn't bad at all. I think next time I would just get wontons only though. They were huge & flavorful! But as for the rest of the dish, I could do without. Soup was bland, noodles were nothing special, and there was only really 2 pieces of duck that had meat. Most of the duck pieces were skin + fat, which I typically discard anyways so I was kind of sad. Flavor wise for the duck, it didn't impress me. The duck skin had some flavor. Meat was essentially flavorless though. It's hard to find good roasted duck in Boston unfortunately but I will keep on searching! I finished the wontons and whatever meat I could get off the duck pieces & left all the noodles in the bowl. The beef pan fried noodles were delish! Beef was tender & noodles were cooked how we liked. Good flavor. Overall, not a bad spot! Some dishes are definitely better than others. The ladies that helped us were very nice & attentive. Prices are reasonable. I would come back again. Rating: more like a 3.5-3.75 but I shall give it a 4 for the good service. read more
2 months ago
Appears they are more a bbq restaurant . I was in mood for some bbq ribs. Stopped in and asked for 3 ribs . Pay per lb... beware 3 ribs nineteen dollars ; maybe he put his hand on the scale? Ok, well if good still steep . Well these were hanging in window. The ribs awful... cold , no meat ... paid for basically dog bones... I was taken advantage of... One and done and never darken their door mat again. See the pictures and be the judge. read more
3 months ago
Changed owner and menu, focused on Chinese BBQ, the place have less table and seats. The roasted duck was flavorful and the wonton still gigantic but not as good as previous owner. Many people stopped by just to buy Chinese BBQ. read more
This spot used to be the best place for wonton noodle soup. My guess is word never spread and the owners changed hands. Overall the wontons are great but the overall soup and noodles were lack luster losing its spot at the top of the podium. Part of it is probably due to the larger menu. They sell Chinese bbq and other dishes, really expanding it to an eatery which probably distracted them from slinging the best wonton noodle soup the city had to offer. read more
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1 year ago
Small space, delicious food, solid prices, and of course, the wontons were indeed huge! You order/pay at the counter and they bring the food to you. Super casual and I'd say it's pretty efficient. Their noodle soup is soul warming and it doesn't break the bank. I liked the soup base of the signature over the Hong Kong noodle soup, however, I preferred the Hong Kong dumplings/wontons over the signature (bc the addition of woodear/mushroom added more depth and earthiness to the filling). Also, they sell frozen wontons and noodles so you can take the delicious food home! read more
It's in the name. The wontons are IT. Very traditional pork and shrimp recipe but giant and delicious. Reminds me of what I grew up on. I'd come here everyday if I could. It was PERFECT on this cold snowy afternoon. Many other traditional dim sum dishes which were just like any other dim sum. Soup dumplings were also very good. But it's the wontons that you want. Best part is that they sell these wontons frozen for you to take him. I took home 3 trays and they are incredible. Simply goes into broth that's at boiling, few minutes and they are perfect. I love adding them to my ramen even though it's not traditional I'll find any excuse to eat them. Inside is small and limited seating but clean and worth it. They also do take card but you can get a discount for cash payments! read more
1 year ago
Shrimp Pork Shumai was so good! You should eat it. All of the food was delicious and hot. They made it to order. Restaurant was quiet for lunch and the server sat and ate food at the other table. Would Recommend! 4 stars because: delivery of food came in through the front door and the guy slammed into our chair. read more
4 months ago
We don't have much wontons specialized places so I was excited to try it. It is a tiny place with four/ five tables. We ordered the curry fish ball rice, signature wonton soup, spicy wonton appetizer (not pictured) and custard buns to share. Dishes came out super fast. All dishes taste homey. My favorite would be the wonton soup - wontons are flavorful and the broth is light. The curry fish ball rice is not too remarkable. The spicy wontons have a unique tomato taste. The custard buns are just okay. All in all, a decent place but not too remarkable. -6.5/10 read more
2 years ago
My partner and I got the HK style dumpling noodle soup (w thin egg noodle) and signature wonton lo mein (w flat egg noodle) - TASTE: 3/5 - was expecting more flavor, both noodle dishes tasted bland to me. The shrimp wontons were great TEXTURE: 4/5 - enjoyed the texture of both the thin and flat egg noodles, plus the tender wontons and crisp green onion PRICE: 4/5 - total was $40 SERVING SIZE: 3/5 - satisfied us for lunch. With a name like Gigantic Wonton, I thought they would be truly massive lol, but they were just slightly larger than usual SERVICE: 4/5 - walked in at 1:15pm on a Friday and one other table was filled. Our food came out 10min after ordering ATMOSPHERE: 4/5 - small space of about 20 seats w minimal-style decor and photos of Hong Kong PARKING: 4/5 - parked on a street spot close by on Harvard Ave read more
I hadn't seen many places selling wonton noodles, so this was definitely a must-try. We stopped by here on a weekend around 2pm so it wasn't too busy - we were immediately seated and given menus and water. The staff was very friendly and helpful, and when we asked about the difference between the signature wontons and the HK style dumplings, they pointed out the photos on the menu and what each one was called. They both looked great, but I ended up getting the signature wontons instead since the HK style dumplings looks like a thicker skin (my partner got the HK style, and they were very similar - with maybe mushrooms added?). The food came out incredibly quickly, and they even didn't mind that my partner had brought in a bubble tea she had purchased somewhere else. Signature wonton lo mein - While this may look like plain wonton noodles with wontons on top, veggies, and a side of broth, it's one of my favorite ways to eat wonton noodles. Mixed in with the noodles is actually a salty and savory sauce (perhaps oyster sauce based?) that seasons the noodles. I mixed in some chili oil and vinegar from the table and it was just perfect. The noodles were fresh tasting and bouncy - just how I like them. The wontons were delicate and full of flavor, and the side of veggies and soup were a nice addition on top of that. The only issue stopping this from getting 5 stars is that $14 for this type of food feels a little steep. I've definitely had this meal for much cheaper in the past, but with inflation this may just be the market price. Still, it feels a little much, but the actual taste of the food was great. I probably won't become a regular here, but I will definitely be back a few times when I'm craving wonton noodles! 4/5! read more
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This is such a great addition to the Allston area! The restaurant is tiny on the inside but the staff are very quick, friendly, and attentive. I was in the mood for some wonton soup so I ordered the trio dumplings in soup ($15). It came with 6 plump wontons (3 different fillings, 2 of each), some fresh veggies, and a light but comforting broth. The wontons were super impressive. The skins were tender while the filling was plump and flavorful. Each wonton had its own unique flavor profile and I loved how there were still large-ish chunks of shrimp in the shrimp wonton. There are a lot of condiments at the table (chili oil, salt, white pepper, vinegar, soy sauce) so you can dress up the broth to your taste. I also got a salted plum spritz ($6). It was refreshingly fizzy and tasted mostly like lime except for the added saltiness from the salted plum they add on the bottom. I would get it again! My friend tried their Hong Kong milk tea which had a strong tea flavor. It wasn't sweetened which took us by surprise but the staff kindly added sugar to it when we asked. read more
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This is a new Chinese spot specializing in wontons!! They make Hong Kong-style food. The owner is so kind! It's very small with only a few tables and service is typical of that. They specialize in their gigantic wontons (hence the name) along with lots of other dishes like wonton noodle soup. For food, we got soup dumplings, spicy wontons, cumin fried wings, wonton soup, beef tripe, rice rolls, and egg yolk buns! The soup dumplings were good with delectable soup but the wrapper is a bit thick for my taste. I liked the spicy wontons a lot. The wontons were indeed gigantic and so juicy and the chili oil was great. The wings were crispy and also juicier than expected and I liked the spices. Unfortunately, I did not love the wonton soup because it was a bit bland but Hong Kong style tends to be more bland so if that's your style, it'll be right up your alley. The beef tripes were not for me.. I didn't like the texture at all. Rice rolls were very thick and very heavy but I liked the chewiness of it. I loved getting the buns for dessert because they were so delish!! The egg yolk mixture in the middle was sweet and grainy which was cool and the bread was so soft. If I went again, I would definitely get the spicy wontons again and the egg yolk buns for dessert. read more
2 years ago
I wouldn't go out of my way to go here. My friends and I ordered: -signature wonton noodle soup: came with 4 wontons, 2 pieces of bok choy and yellow egg noodles. The wontons were okay, nothing special. They were a bit pasty/gritty. My favorite wontons are from Maxis in Flushing, NY for a baseline. -beef brisket noodle soup: the beef needed to be cooked for MUCH longer. It was so tough, hard to eat. -hong Kong milk tea: very sweet and seemed like it was made from an instant packet. read more
This is a 3.5 star place, but I have to give whole number ratings...I'm erring on the side of 4 for now. This place is right next to Coreanos in Allston. Its a very small shop that has maybe 5 or 6 tables. The place is brand new so it looks clean. We were seated facing outwards so I didn't get to observe what the place really looks like. There were people behind us so I didn't want to be awkwardly staring backwards and taking pictures. Oh, this place does not have air conditioning! As for their food, the menu is not huge. Come with an appetite for wonton noodle soup! The wontons are a good size, maybe slightly larger than the ones you get in chinatown (thinking of Chinatown Cafe and HK Eatery). There also are good amounts of shrimp inside. The egg noodles are cooked perfectly. 2 pieces of green veggie pieces are also included, as are some scallions. You can choose up to 2 additional "toppings" or add-ons (wontons, dumplings, brisket, etc). The broth was hot and savory -- more on the salty side for both my wife and I. The stuffed chicken wings are mostly boneless, stuffed with some shrimp. I was most excited for this but it wasn't as special as I'd hope. Just get the wonton soup. My wife and I had the 2 bowls of wonton soup with brisket, and an order of wings. With the 5% cash discount (it comes this way - they assume you are paying cash), and 18% tip, it came to $60. Afterwards, we went to pick up my daughter and her friend who ate at Spring Shabu Shabu (down the street). They also paid $60 total for the 2 of them with a plate of meat. Hmmmm....? I'm glad to have tried this place, as its different from most of the korean offerings in the area. Hopefully they can expand their menu to maybe include some chinese BBQ toppings/add-ons in the future. Other considerations: - There is only street parking in a very busy area. Good luck. - Today was near 80 degrees and drinking their hot soup with no AC or fan was not a good idea. I relished every second it took for their front door to close once someone left. - You get the most flimsy (thin) plastic soup spoons ever with your meal. - When we were seated, we got exactly 2 pieces of bathroom paper (hand) towels. When I asked for extra napkins, I actually got 2 pieces of real paper napkins. Weird that I got towels to begin with. - The wonton noodle soups come out quickly. - The waitress there spoke to us in chinese by default. My wife speaks chinese so its okay, but when I spoke in English, they seemed to not understand. read more
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Never seen a restaurant specializing in wontons before, so definitely had to give them a try! The restaurant itself is small and accommodating to walk-ins. The service was perfectly fine. The wontons themselves were pretty good and filled with a lot of meat, but unfortunately you only get 4 wontons per bowl. That is such a disproportionate ratio of wontons to noodles. The Golden Black Phoenix buns were actually grey (not black) and filled with salted egg yolk filling. However the bun texture was oddly hard (almost like they half steamed some frozen buns). Not really a fan of them and they were overpriced ($8 for 3 small buns). Overall, this spot is convenient if you have soup cravings, but definitely overpriced for what you get. read more
It's a small space that used to be the old fish market restaurant. I arrived on a weekday afternoon for lunch and there were a few patrons dining in and a couple waiting for take out. They just opened not too long ago, so it looks like they are just figuring things out still. If you are dining in, you sit and order with wait staff. It's confusing since the place is small and there's an ordering counter. The menu is small, but confusing.. not sure why the items listed as side dishes are mostly just the main entrees copied and pasted into the section. We ordered the spicy beef noodle soups and opted to add wontons (+$3 for two wontons) into one of the bowls. Waitstaff speak mandarin and canto but English was a bit of a language barrier. They don't automatically give you water, which I didn't mind since I was having noodle soup anyways. The beef was very tender, falling apart easily. Great braised flavor. Wontons were the highlight. Well seasoned, not salty. Thin egg noodles were chewy. The broth tho... got very salty as we were eating. I'm not sure if it's the same broth they use for the regular wonton soup but I think the added beef made it much more salty. Might be fine if ordering just the wonton noodle soup. Waitstaff doesn't really check on you. Wave them down if needed. I just walked up to the counter and paid since we were in a rush to leave. Overall food was decent, they just opened so I'm sure they'll figure out a better rhythm. Won't rush back here but might try some of their other options in the future. read more
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I got the signature wonton noodle soup and added extra vegetables. The wontons had shrimp fillings. For some reason there was a slight bitter aftertaste. The noodles were a great chewy and bouncy texture. The wait for food was quick, but the place is very small. My friend and I (party of 2) had to wait a couple of minutes to be seated on a Friday night. Not great for large groups. read more
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True to its name, Gigantic Wonton serves up pretty sizable delicious wontons! LOCATION: Located in the old Fish Market spot, Gigantic Wonton is very small and has about 6-8 tables. I highly recommend coming when they first open to secure a table. MENU: Only noodles, snacks, and drinks - sorry rice lovers, this place isn't for you. There are a lot of different options from soup noodles to dry noodles, spicy beef to wontons. FOOD: I ordered the classic wonton noodle soup and added beef brisket. The classic wonton noodle soup comes with 4 giant wontons, lots of thin egg noodles, and 2 small pieces of veggies. The wonton itself is bouncy and stuffed with shrimp. The noodles and soup were delicious! Beef brisket was a little tough but taste was good. We also ordered crispy fish skin (can be skipped), curry fishballs (a must!) and Chinese broccoli (for the health). DRINKS: We were excited to try the Hong Kong Coffee which was just the Yin Yeung (coffee and milk tea) but unfortunately they didn't have coffee at all so we all just ordered the milk tea. We ordered hot milk tea and it came out towards the end of our meal and was very lukewarm. Although it was lukewarm, the taste was still pretty good and authentic! SERVICE: They were all friendly and tried their best to keep up even with a packed restaurant and lots of online orders. read more
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2 years ago
This is located in Allston. We came on a weekend lunch and got seated immediately. We ordered the curry fish ball (5/5) and trio dumpling noodle soup (3/5). The trip dumpling noodle soup was typical and feels a bit overpriced for what I got. Overall, it achieved my craving but wouldn't come back again read more
This is the ultimate comfort food for rainy day! Walked in on a rainy evening and was immediately seated by the window. The place is small but didn't feel cramped at all. I ordered the classic wonton noodle soup and curry fishballs. The wontons are definitely the star of the show. They are in indeed gigantic! Full of shrimp with good bounce and chew when you bite into it. The noodles were perfectly al dente as you don't want it to be soft when you're slurping the noodles. My only gripe about the soup is that I wish the broth was hotter, but that's because i prefer my soups piping hot. The curry fishballs were great too, full of deep curry flavor. I wish I got some rice to go with it too. Definitely will be back to try the other items on the menu! read more
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A small restaurant on Brighton Ave close to the Brighton Music Hall. I came here on a Friday night for dinner with a friend and the service was extremely slow for a Chinese restaurant. Despite being such a small place it's like the servers didn't realize we hadn't ordered yet. I ordered the signature wonton noodle soup with a side order of curry fish balls, but the order got mixed up. It was an easy fix and my friend and I were able to enjoy our meal. The wontons are good and stuffed with plenty of shrimp. The thin egg noodles were okay and the broth was very light. This place is quite expensive compared to others, but being in Allston is a great location. We were there for quite a long time since tables that came after us also ate and left before we were able to pay. Overall, a good restaurant for smaller groups of families or friends. read more
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Gigantic Wonton has been at the top of my want-to-go list ever since I saw Instagram videos featuring the wontons. We finally visited this weekend, and it definitely won't be our last visit! The restaurant is cozy, with seating for around 20 people. The service is good and the food came out quickly. We got the signature wonton noodle soup ($14), and I loved every part of this. The soup comes with 4 huge shrimp+pork wontons, a good helping of egg noodles, and warm savory soup. The wontons are truly stuffed to the brim, and the filling is high quality -- you can see the big pieces of shrimp when you bite in. They are delicious and savory. The thin egg noodles have a nice chew and pair perfectly with the soup and wontons. The Chinese broccoli is a nice touch as well. It looks like the signature wonton soup comes with 5 wontons for $15, so I think it's not a bad tradeoff to get 4 wontons + noodles for $14. We also tried the Hong Kong style dumpling soup ($14) which comes with 6 huge dumplings. The filling here is similar to the wontons but with the addition of wood ear mushroom, which add a nice crunch. I really enjoyed this dish as well. The soup tastes a bit different from the wonton soup (it kinda tastes like they cooked the dumplings directly in the soup or something), but is still good. We also got the spicy wontons ($9) which comes with 5 (not gigantic) wontons. The chili oil has a mala kick and there's also a slight sweetness in the sauce. I thought this dish was good, but I enjoyed the soups more. To wrap it all up, we got the egg custard buns ($7 for 3), which were quite tasty. I want to try the golden black phoenix bun next time! Usually when I eat wontons at restaurants, I lament the lack of filling compared to the ones we make at home. But Gigantic Wonton definitely has our homemade wontons beat in terms of filling amount. I had a wonderful experience eating truly gigantic wontons here, and will definitely be back! read more
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2 years ago
2 years ago
Gigantic Wonton is just as good as it looks. I decided to go here for lunch since I tried late dinner time once and they closed early. It's a super small spot and not a ton of room but during lunchtime it was pretty empty. The menu is a bit confusing because the ones that don't have wonton in the name don't come with wontons so you need to add them. It also doesn't show the green vegetable in the photo and I wasn't sure if it came with it and didn't want to pay extra but they do come with it. We got the spicy beef noodle soup with added wontons with thin egg noodles and then the lo mein with hk style wontons and thick egg noodles. The spicy beef soup was honestly one of the best I have had. It is very spicy but not too oily and I love the thin egg noodles. It came with a large amount of beef and we probably didn't need the extra two wontons because the lo mein came with 4. The lo mein was very good although would probably get something different next time. Came with 4 large wontons and soup on the side. This place is so good! I will be coming back to try the crispy wontons, spicy wontons, and just the plain wonton noodle soup with thin egg noodles. Highly recommend! read more
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Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear…
2 years ago
Not that great to be honest. Bowl of noodle comes with four wontons which I feel is lacking - also wish there was more broth. the broth felt very msg forward in flavor... tasty though... but need more depth in flavor. noodles were bouncy but again kind of just a bowl of noodles wonton filling was good though- good shrimp flavor. beef noodle soup could have had some more toppings and beef. curry fish ball and curry dumplings were pretty good but nothing wow. very similar to japanese curry roux taste from box :o service quite slow and had to ask for water. appetizers came out after main dishes which was weird. waited 30 minutes on saturday evening to get in as restaurant is small read more
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We're delighted to offer our traditional Ground Fish Soup with our…
1 year ago
The pork buns are fantastic! I'd skip the chicken soup dumplings though because they lack flavor. read more
2 years ago
This place is sooo good. Been looking for a good quality HK style wonton noodle soup place for a while to fill the craving. This place was IT. The staff were HK Canto speakers too. Just found a new go-to spot considering the existing HK wonton noodle soup scene in Boston has been mediocre & overpriced at best. read more
I ordered the curry wagyu beef noodle soup while my friend ordered the signature wonton noodle soup. We also got the iced lemon with honey and a hot Hong Kong milk tea. Service was not bad as it did not take too long for either of our dishes to come out. The curry wagyu beef came out on the side. I liked the flavor a lot, but the portions were small for the price you paid for. The noodles were delicious and solid. I also enjoyed the broth as it tasted close to what I expected. It was light but also flavorful, making it easy to enjoy. My friend shared a piece of his wonton, and I enjoyed it quite a lot. I only tasted shrimp in the filling, but it was flavorful. The wrapping was thin and nice. The drinks on the other hand sucked. Instead of calling it lemon tea, they might as well say it is watered down tea. There was no lemon flavoring in it, and the tea was barely noticeable. The Hong Kong milk tea was slightly better, but it was not that fragrant to my liking. I found the flavor lacking as well and not worth the purchase. Overall, the food here is solid, but I recommend skipping the drinks. I will come back here if I am craving wonton noodle soup. read more
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Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear…
2 years ago
2 years ago
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Thank you for the feedback. Our wontons are 3x bigger than the…
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